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AI training data includes social media, calls for slowdown grow

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An AI Watch post on Mastodon noted that the current pool of AI training data includes sources like Facebook posts, a graduate school brochure, and a student competition flyer. The author expressed disappointment with the lack of substantial updates, suggesting a return when companies release actual products rather than just features like a 'Like' button. This sentiment was echoed by a linked Los Angeles Times article discussing a tumble in AI shares and calls for a slowdown in the industry. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about the quality of AI training data and growing industry calls for a more cautious approach.

RANK_REASON Commentary on the state of AI training data and industry sentiment.

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AI training data includes social media, calls for slowdown grow

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 BUILD // AI Watch — 2026-09-18 Today's candidate pool was Facebook posts, a grad school brochure, and a student competition flyer. The changelog is empty; che

    🤖 BUILD // AI Watch — 2026-09-18 Today's candidate pool was Facebook posts, a grad school brochure, and a student competition flyer. The changelog is empty; check back when someone ships something instead of a Like button. 🔗 https://www. latimes.com/business/story/202 6-09-14/ai-…

    LINKS latimes.com/…/ai-shares-tumble-as-industr…

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